Ministry of Community Development and Social Services

Overview The Child Safeguarding Policy (2023), developed by the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS), provides Zambia with a robust framework for protecting children from abuse, neglect, violence, and exploitation. It builds on the Children’s Code Act No....

Overview The National Social Protection Policy (2014) is Zambia’s first comprehensive framework for ensuring income security, equity, and protection for vulnerable groups. It seeks to reduce poverty, inequality, and vulnerability by establishing coordinated and inclusive social protection systems. The policy...